Nurse (RN/LPN) license requirements by state

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Single State Renewal The renewal period begins at 8:00 a.m. on September 1st and ends at 4:30 p.m. on December 31st (RNs/APRN on EVEN years and LPNs on ODD years).

registered or practical nursing shall pass a registered nursing or practical nursing licensing examination as prescribed by the board;

Registered Nurse renewal schedule: November 30 of even-numbered years Licensed Practical Nurse renewal schedule: September 30 of even-numbered years All licenses and authorizations expire on November 30 or September 30 (as applicable) of even-numbered years regardless of when first issued, except new licenses issued within 90 days of the expiration date will be issued to the next biennium.

A passing score on the NCLEX exam (for licensure).

RNs/LPNs are required to renew their licenses by April 1, every 4 years.

Required after passing the NCLEX for permanent license issuance.

Licenses expire: Last day of your birth month Odd birth year → renew odd years Even birth year → renew even years Renew within 60 days before expiration.

Applicants must take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®) if they have never taken and passed the examination or been licensed as a registered nurse in another state or U.S. territory.

Your first California RN license is issued for two birthdays, not two years, and will expire the last day of the month following your birth date. From that date on, it will expire every two years, if renewed timely.

Successfully complete a practical nursing program that provided at least 1,500 hours of theory over no less than ten (10) months. Fifty percent (50%) of the contact hours must have been in supervised direct client care experiences and observational experiences; Graduates of practical nursing programs that provided less than the minimum of 1,500 hours of direct client care experiences and observational experiences may substitute clinical work experience as a graduate or licensed practical nurse in lieu of the deficient hours in such practical nursing program.

Successfully complete the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensing Examination-RN

Each person holding a license to practice as a registered nurse, shall, annually, during the month of such person's birth, register with the Department of Public Health Each person holding a license as a licensed practical nurse shall, annually, during the month of such person's birth, register with the Department of Public Health

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenses expire on February 28 of even years (e.g., 2020, 2022). Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on February 28, May 31, or September 30 of odd years (2019, 2021). The expiration month depends on when your license was originally issued. All newly issued RN licenses expire on September 30 of odd years.

After you pass the NCLEX and all licensure requirements have been met, your initial license will be issued.

Registered Nurses (RN) are renewed by the department in three groups: Group 1 – current license will expire at midnight, Eastern Standard Time, April 30, 2028 Group 2 – current license will expire at midnight, Eastern Standard Time, July 31, 2028 Group 3 – current license will expire at midnight, Eastern Standard Time, April 30, 2027

Passing Results for NCLEX

Licensure Renewal (RN) Licenses shall expire on January 31 of even or odd years Licensure Renewal (LPN) Licenses shall expire on March 31 of odd years

Renew by June 30 every odd-numbered year

Applicants will successfully pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for registered nurse licensure or for practical nurse licensure, as applied for and approved. In lieu of the NCLEX, the Board may accept documentation that the applicant has taken and successfully passed the State Board Test Pool examination.

Beginning April 1, 2026; The Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) begins transitioning to 2-year licenses that expire on the licensee’s birthday.

All Registered Nurses licenses expire on May 31 of every even-number year, regardless of the date of issuance.

To take the NCLEX exam, there are two types of applications to be completed: the Indiana State licensure application and the NCLEX registration.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenses expire on October 31st of every even-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date. Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on October 31st of every odd-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date.

License renewals are on a three-year renewal cycle. Expiration is the 15th day of the licensee’s birth month. Iowa law requires completion of the renewal 30 days before expiration. The board has elected to not impose a monetary penalty for missing this deadline.

The expiration date of each license shall be the last day of the month in which the licensee's birthday occurs. The renewal date for each licensee whose year of birth is an odd-numbered year shall be in each odd-numbered year. The renewal date for each licensee whose year of birth is an even-numbered year shall be in each even-numbered year. If a licensee would otherwise be required to renew the license within six months from the date on which the licensee qualified for the license, the expiration and renewal date shall be the last day of the month following the licensee's third birthday from the date of licensure or reinstatement.

Completion and passing with a score of at least 80% on the KBN Jurisprudence Examination Successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX®)

The Renewal period for LPN, RN, APRN, DT, LCPM, and SANE is September 15 through 11:59 p.m. EDT on October 31.

Passes an examination to the satisfaction of the board.

Upon receipt of the application and fee, the board shall verify the accuracy of the application and issue to the applicant a renewal of license for a period of 2 years, expiring on the anniversary of the applicant's birth.

A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse with an odd-numbered birth year shall always renew in an odd-numbered year not later than the 28th day of the licensee’s birth month; and A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse with an even-numbered birth year shall always renew in an even-numbered year not later than the 28th day of the licensee’s birth month.

Have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)

Your RN license and APRN authorization expires at 11:59PM on your birthday in even numbered years. Your LPN licenses expires at 11:59PM on your birthday in odd numbered years. You can renew starting 90 days before expiration.

Passing NCLEX-RN Examination Scores – Score reports will be received directly from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Passing NCLEX-PN Examination Scores – Score reports will be received directly from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

Your initial RN/LPN license is good for 2 years. All subsequent renewals will also be valid for 2 years.

After this initial period of licensure, your license will be in effect for two years. If you are renewing by paper, your application must be received by the Board by your registration expiration date. If your license is not renewed by midnight, either online or by paper, you must apply for reregistration.

Application for licensure by NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN.

RN RENEWAL: This application should be used by registered nurses who wish to renew their license during a current renewal period (October 1 through December 31 – even numbered years) LPN RENEWAL: This application should be used by licensed practical nurses who wish to renew their license during a current renewal period (October 1 through December 31 – odd numbered years).

LPN licenses expire on 5-31 of each even-numbered year. RN licenses expire on 4-30 of each odd-numbered year. There is no grace period to renew. A nurse is required to renew 3 business days prior to the expiration date.

You are required to pay an additional fee to take the NCLEX-RN

All RN, LPN, and APRN licenses expire on December 31st every two years.

successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN). passed the NCLEX-RN in order to qualify for licensure.

RN licenses expire on October 31st of each even-numbered year. LPN licenses expire on October 31st of each odd-numbered year.

NCLEX exam if a graduate of a board approved nursing education program in the United States or Canada; or A nationally accepted accrediting agency examination endorsed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing examination and NCLEX if a graduate of a board approved nursing education program outside the United States or Canada.

All license renewals shall be issued every 2 years in accordance with RSA 310:8.

All licenses by exam and endorsement will be active for one year, plus the months to the applicant’s birth month and thereafter will be for the full 2 years.

The fee for licensure and first registration is $143.

pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) or another license examination acceptable to NYSED;

The applicants shall be required to pass the examination required by the Board.

Every unencumbered license, except temporary license, issued under this Article shall be renewed for two years. On or before the date the current license expires, every person who desires to continue to practice nursing shall apply for licensure renewal to the Board on forms furnished by the Board and shall also file the required fee.

Pass an examination approved by the board.

Nursing licenses will be valid for two calendar years and will be subject to renewal before December thirty-first of the second year.

The applicant passes the examination accepted by the board under section 4723.10 of the Revised Code.

An active license to practice nursing as a registered nurse is subject to renewal in odd-numbered years. An application for renewal of the license is due on the fifteenth day of September of the renewal year. An active license to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse is subject to renewal in even-numbered years. An application for renewal of the license is due on the fifteenth day of September of the renewal year.

Single State Licensure by NCLEX Exam Licensure by Examination (RN and LPN): Application Instructions for First-Time NCLEX Testers

RN and APRN licenses, and any associated prescriptive authority recognition including supervising physician agreements, or authority to select, order, obtain and administer schedule II-V drugs for APRN-CRNAs, expire the last day of the licensee’s birth month in even-numbered years following the date of issuance. LPN licenses and AUA certificates expire the last day of the licensee’s/certificant’s birth month in odd-numbered years following the date of issuance.

A person licensed to practice nursing, including as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, shall apply to the Oregon State Board of Nursing for renewal of the license every second year.

The applicant must pass the NCLEX-PN® (or its predecessor SBTPE).

Said license, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on the first (1st) day of March of every other year following the date of issuance of the original license.

all nursing licenses expire on April 30 of every even-numbered year.

The licensing examination is the National Council Licensing Examination of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing

An initial license expires on the licensee's birth date in the second calendar year following issuance, and biennially on the licensee's birth date thereafter. 53 SDR 8, effective August 3, 2026.

complete approved nursing programs, and successfully pass the applicable National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

The Rules require all nursing practitioners licensed by the board to renew their licenses and pay the $130 renewal fee every 24 months to continue practicing. Licenses expire on the last day of the licensee’s birth month.

has passed the jurisprudence examination approved by the board as provided by Subsection (a-1). Each examination administered under this section must be prepared by a national testing service or the board.

Take and pass the NCLEX or qualify for licensure by endorsement

RN Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years. LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even years.

complete examinations as determined by the Board.

The board shall authorize the administration of the NCLEX for registered nurse licensure and practical nurse licensure.

Licensees born in even-numbered years shall renew their licenses by the last day of the birth month in even-numbered years. Licensees born in odd-numbered years shall renew their licenses by the last day of the birth month in odd-numbered years.

An applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or licensed practical nurse must pass an examination in subjects determined by the board.

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) or a registered nurse (RN) must renew their single or multistate license every year on the licensee's birthday.

RN licenses renew biennially during even-numbered years (e.g., 2026, 2028). Failure to renew by June 30 causes your license to lapse immediately.

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Renewal will take place between October 1st and close on December 31st of 2026